Tito Vilanova, the former coach of FC Barcelona, has died after a long battle with illness. He was 45-years-old.
The former youth team player had been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2011, and had undergone surgery to have a growth removed.
However, he suffered a relapse in 2012, ultimately forcing him to step down from the manager’s job at the Camp Nou last year. Tata Martino was appointed as his successor.
The Catalan club released a statement on Friday that read: "FC Barcelona is in immense mourning. Tito Vilanova has died at the age of 45. May he rest in peace.
Vilanova was in charge of Barça for their 2012-13 Primera Liga-winning campaign
"The club wishes to express its most heartfelt sympathy to his family, who are being joined in these moments of mourning by FC Barcelona members and fans all around the world, as well as the rest of the footballing and sporting world. The Vilanova family has asked for respect for their desire for the strictest intimacy in the moments after his death."
Lionel Messi, the star of Vilanova's Barcelona team, said on his Facebook page: "A person difficult to forget. I will always remember you. All my love to the family of Tito."
A former midfielder who spent his playing career largely in the Spanish second division, Vilanova first assisted Guardiola with the Barcelona B team before the pair stepped up to the first XI in 2008 The pair oversaw the club's 2009 and 2011 Champions League wins during four trophy-laden campaigns.
In sole charge, Vilanova led Barca to their highest ever points total for a La Liga season during his single season in charge, their 100 points a joint record for the division with Real Madrid.
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File photo dated 7/11/2012 of Barcelona's manager Tito Vilanova. (credit:PA)
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File photo dated 05/05/2009 of Josep Guardiola (right) and Tito Vilanova. (credit:PA)
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Barcelona's supporters display placards to cheer up Tito Vilanova prior to the Spanish league Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Barcelona's supporter holds a messae in honour of former coach Tito Vilanova at the end of the Spanish Super Cup second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 28, 2013. The game ended in a draw 0-0. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Gerardo Daniel Tata Martino, from Argentina, attends a press conference during his official presentation as new coach of FC Barcelona at the camp nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, July 26, 2013. Barcelona has agreed terms with a relatively unknown Argentine league coach, Gerardo Martino, to follow in the footsteps of two of European football's most successful coaches. According to a club statement on Tuesday, Martino will be given a two-year contract. He will replace Tito Vilanova, who in turn succeeded Pep Guardiola. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:AP)
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Gerardo Daniel Tata Martino, from Argentina, smiles during his official presentation as new coach of FC Barcelona at the camp nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, July 26, 2013. Barcelona has agreed terms with a relatively unknown Argentine league coach, Gerardo Martino, to follow in the footsteps of two of European football's most successful coaches. According to a club statement on Tuesday, Martino will be given a two-year contract. He will replace Tito Vilanova, who in turn succeeded Pep Guardiola. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:AP)
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FC Barcelona´s president Sandro Rosell, left, and Gerardo Daniel Tata Martino, from Argentina, shake hands during his official presentation as new coach of FC Barcelona at the camp nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, July 26, 2013. Barcelona has agreed terms with a relatively unknown Argentine league coach, Gerardo Martino, to follow in the footsteps of two of European football's most successful coaches. According to a club statement on Tuesday, Martino will be given a two-year contract. He will replace Tito Vilanova, who in turn succeeded Pep Guardiola. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:AP)
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FILE - In this April 30, 2013 file photo, FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova attends a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in San Joan Despi, Spain. Barcelona has called a news conference amid reports that coach Tito Vilanova is stepping down because of a recurrence of a throat illness. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File) (credit:AP)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova attends a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in San Joan Despi, Spain, Thursday, July 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:AP)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova leaves the field at the end of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2013. Bayern Munich won the match 3-0. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (C) looks on during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) greets Bayern Munich's head coach Jupp Heynckes during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) greets Bayern Munich's head coach Jupp Heynckes before the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs FC Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova attends a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in San Joan Despi, Spain, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. FC Barcelona will face against Bayern Munich in a second leg Champions League semi final soccer match on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (credit:AP)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 01: Tito Vilanova the Barcelona head coach shouts instructons to his players during the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg match between Barcelona and FC Bayern Muenchen at Nou Camp on May 1, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona faces the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League Semi-final second leg match against FC Bayern Muenchen at Joan Gamper sport complex on April 30, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova takes part in a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova takes part in a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova takes part in a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 30, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova watches during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, northern Spain, Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) (credit:AP)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks at the match between Athletic Bilbao's Aritz Aduriz and Iker Muniain, right and left, during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, northern Spain, Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) (credit:AP)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks at the ball during their Spanish League soccer match against Athletic Bilbao, at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, northern Spain, Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) (credit:AP)
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BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 27: head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona gives instructions during the La Liga match between Athletic Club de Bilbaoand FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 27: head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Athletic Club de Bilbaoand FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 27: head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona reacts after Athletic Club score their second goal during the La Liga match between Athletic Club de Bilbaoand FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BILBAO, SPAIN - APRIL 27: head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona gives instructions during the La Liga match between Athletic Club de Bilbaoand FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova poses prior to a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova poses prior to a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gestures during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova reacts during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova sticks out his tongue during a press conference at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on April 26, 2013. Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed on April 25, 2013 that manager Tito Vilanova will take charge of the side for next season. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova gestures during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Kerstin Joensson) (credit:AP)
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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 22: Head coach Tito Vilanova (R) and assistant coach Jordi Roura attend a FC Barcelona training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match against FC Bayern Muenchen on April 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's headcoach Tito Vilanova follows the final team training on the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona at the arena in Munich, southern Germany, on April 22, 2013. The semi final match will take place on April 23, 2013. AFP PHOTO/CHRISTOF STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 22: Head coach Tito Vilanova gestures during a FC Barcelona training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match against FC Bayern Muenchen on April 22, 2013 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Levante UD at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Levante UD at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 20, 2013. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD at Camp Nou on April 20, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova kicks a ball during the Spanish League football match between Real Zaragoza and FC Barcelona on April 14, 2013 at La Romareda stadium in Zaragoza. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Carlo Ancelotti (L) the PSG manager and Tito Vilanova (R) the Barcelona manager look on during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova kicks a ball during the Spanish League football match between Real Zaragoza and FC Barcelona on April 14, 2013 at La Romareda stadium in Zaragoza. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second-leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova sits on the bench during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second-leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Head Coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona looks on as Pedro of Barcelona celebrates scoring the equalising goal with the Barcelona bench during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Head Coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona speaks to Pedro of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Tito Vilanova (L) the Barcelona manager and Carlo Ancelotti (R) the PSG manager look on during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Head Coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona gestures during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Barcelona and Paris St Germain at Nou Camp on April 10, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova reacts during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second-leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2013. The game ended in a draw 1-1. Barcelona is qualified for the semi-final. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) cellebrates with Barcelona's goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto after the UEFA Champions League quarter final second-leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on April 10, 2013. Barcelona survived a huge scare from Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday to qualify for the Champions League semi-finals for the sixth successive season on away goals after a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou. AFP PHOTO/ JOSE JORDAN (Photo credit should read JOSE JORDAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) takes part in a training session at the Sports Center FC Barcelona Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on April 9, 2013, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs PSG. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova (R) of FC Barcelona looks on as Eric Abidal of FC Barcelona waits for coming on for his team-mate Gerard Pique during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives instructions to his players during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 06: 2nd coach Jordi Roura (L) and Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou on April 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives instructions to Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (C) and assistant coach Jordi Roura (L) wait for the start of a Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives instructions to his players during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02: Barcelona Manager, Tito Vilanova looks on during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona FCB at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02: Barcelona Manager, Tito Vilanova looks on during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona FCB at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (C) talks with Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta (L) during the Champions League quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 02: Barcelona Manager, Tito Vilanova reacts on the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona FCB at Parc des Princes on April 2, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gestures during a Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova smiles as he sits on the bench during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) and assistant coach Jordi Roura sit on the bench during the Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain's coach Carlo Ancelotti (L) greets his counterpart Tito Vilanova during a Champions League quarter-final football match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova (L) talks to assistant coach Aureli Altimira during a training session on April 1, 2013 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova walks on the pitch during a training session on April 1, 2013 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova (L) talks to assistant coach Aureli Altimira during a training session on April 1, 2013 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova takes part in a training session on April 1, 2013 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova walks on the pitch during a training session on April 1, 2013 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final football match Paris Saint-Germain vs FC Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A picture provided by FC Barcelona on March 26, 2013 shows Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arriving from New York to Barcelona airport, in El Prat de Llobregat. AFP PHOTO/ HO/ FC BARCELONA/ MIGUEL RUIZRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT 'AFP PHOTO/ HO/ FC BARCELONA/ MIGUEL RUIZ' NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RUIZ/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at the Anoeta stadium on January 19, 2013 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 16: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona FC looks on during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Barcelona FC and Malaga CF at Camp Nou on January 16, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 16: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona FC reacts defeated during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Barcelona FC and Malaga CF at Camp Nou on January 16, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 16: head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona FC reacts defeated during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Barcelona FC and Malaga CF at Camp Nou on January 16, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Barcelona FC v Malaga CF - Copa del Rey Quarter Final(84 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 16: head coach Tito Vilanova (L) of Barcelona FC looks on while head coach Manuel Pellegrini (R) looks on to himduring the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Barcelona FC and Malaga CF at Camp Nou on January 16, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on before the Spanish league football match Malaga CF vs FC Barcelona on January 13, 2013 at Rosaleda stadium in Malaga. AFP PHOTO/ JORGE GUERRERO (Photo credit should read Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) chats with Espanyol's Mexican coach Javier Aguirre prior to the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) gives the thumb up prior to the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona gives his thumbs up prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Camp Nou on January 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives the thumb up prior to the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 06: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona gives his thumbs up prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Camp Nou on January 6, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on January 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) talks to Barcelona's captain Carles Puyol during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 16, 2012. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona during the la Liga match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium on December 16, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona during the la Liga match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium on December 16, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives a press conference after a training session, on December 4, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in St Joan Despi, near Barcelona on the eve of a Champions League football match against Benfica.. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives a press conference after a training session, on December 4, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in St Joan Despi, near Barcelona on the eve of a Champions League football match against Benfica.. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Levante UD v FC Barcelona - La Liga(97 of151)
VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the la Liga match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on November 25, 2012 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova smiles during the Spanish league football match Mallorca vs FC Barcelona at the Iberostar stadium in Palma de Mallorca on November 11, 2012. Barcelona defeated Mallorca 4-2. AFP PHOTO / JAIME REINA (Photo credit should read JAIME REINA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona - La Liga(99 of151)
MALLORCA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the La Liga match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Iberostar Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Levante UD v FC Barcelona - La Liga(100 of151)
VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona kicks the ball during the la Liga match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on November 25, 2012 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona - La Liga(101 of151)
MALLORCA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the La Liga match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Iberostar Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Mallorca, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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(FILES) This file picture dated November 11, 2012 shows Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova smiling during the Spanish league football match Mallorca vs FC Barcelona at the Iberostar stadium in Palma de Mallorca. Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova, who had surgery on a salivary gland on November 22, 2011, would have 'a relapse of his cancer' several Spanish sports media reported on December 19, 2012. AFP PHOTO / JAIME REINA (Photo credit should read JAIME REINA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Barcelona v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League(103 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona reacts during the UEFA Champions League group G match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at the Camp Nou stadium on October 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova speaks during a press conference on October 22, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs Celtic CF. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives prior to a press conference on October 22, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs Celtic CF. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona faces the media during a press conference ahead their UEFA Champions League Group G match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at the Camp Nou Stadium on October 22, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona faces the media during a press conference ahead their UEFA Champions League Group G match between FC Barcelona and Celtic FC at the Camp Nou Stadium on October 22, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) shakes hands with Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho (L) before the Spanish League clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 7, 2012. AFP PHOTO / QUIQUE GARCIA (Photo credit should read QUIQUE GARCIA/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) gestures during the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF on October 7, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova shakes hands with Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho during the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF on October 7, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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ALTERNATIVE CROPBarcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) gestures during the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF on October 7, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho (R) reacts past Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova during the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF on October 7, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. The game ended in a draw 2-2.AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF on October 7, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Tito Vilanova of Barcelona looks on during the la Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium on October 7, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives to a press conference at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 6, 2012, on the eve of the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives to a press conference at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on October 6, 2012, on the eve of the Spanish League Clasico football match FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova smiles as he leaves a press conference at Luz Stadium in Lisbon on October 1, 2012, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against Benfica. AFP PHOTO/ PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA (Photo credit should read PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) chats with physical therapist Juano Brau during a training session at Luz Stadium in Lisbon on October 1, 2012, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match against Benfica. AFP PHOTO/ PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA (Photo credit should read PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Sevilla FC v FC Barcelona - La Liga(119 of151)
SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona gives instructions during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 29, 2012 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives to give a press conference on September 18, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on the eve of a Champions League football match FC Barcelona against Spartak Moscou. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Real Madrid v Barcelona - Supercopa(121 of151)
MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on during the Supercopa second leg match betwen Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova is seen in the grandstand during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF on September 2, 2012 at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives a press conference on August 28, 2012, at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on the eve of the Spanish Supercopa second leg football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE. (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona (L) and Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid are seen during the Super Cup second leg match betwen Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 29: Head coach Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid welcomes Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona before the Supercopa second leg match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova gives a press conference on August 28, 2012, at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on the eve of the Spanish Supercopa second leg football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE. (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad de Futbol - La Liga(127 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on August 19, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 19: Head coach Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Camp Nou on August 19, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives for a press conference after a training session, on August 18, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in St Joan Despi, near Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova arrives a training session, on August 14, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in St Joan Despi, near Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova is pictured during the friendly match Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Barcelona, on August 04, 2012 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. AFP PHOTO KENZO TRIBOUILLARD (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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FC Barcelona's head coach Tito Vilanova is pictured prior to a pre-season friendly football match between Hamburger SV and FC Barcelona in Hamburg, northern Germany, on July 24, 2012. AFP PHOTO / CARMEN JASPERSEN (Photo credit should read CARMEN JASPERSEN/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova (R) and Barcelona's second coach Jordi Roura (L) attend the first training session of the 2012-2013 football season, on July 17, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in San Juan Despi, near Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Tito Vilanova takes part in the first training session of the 2012-2013 football season, on July 17, 2012, at the Sports Center FC Bacelona Joan Gamper, in San Juan Despi, near Barcelona. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's new coach Tito Vilanova (R) shakes hands with Barcelona's president Sandro Rosell (L) after signing a contract as Barcelona's new coach on June 15, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Vilanova worked as number two to Pep Guardiola who gave up the job at the end of the season after four years in charge. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's second coach Tito Vilanova celebrates with supporters during a celebration at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 26, 2012 a day after the team won the Spanish King's cup final football match against Athletic Bilbao. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's new coach Tito Vilanova (R) shakes hands with Barcelona's president Sandro Rosell (L) after singing his contract as Barcelona's new coach on June 15, 2008 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Vilanova worked as number two to Pep Guardiola who gave up the job at the end of the season after four years in charge. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona - Copa del Rey Final(138 of151)
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 25: Head coach Pep Guardiola (R) of Barcelona looks on beside his assistant Tito Vilanova during the Copa del Rey Final match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's assistant coach Tito Vilanova looks on during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Malaga CF on May 2, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Barcelona v Malaga CF - Liga BBVA(140 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Coach Assistant Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Malaga CF at Camp Nou Stadium on May 2, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Tito Vilanova will be the FC Barcelona head coach next season. FC Barcelona won 4-1. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Josep Guardiola (L) and Barcelona's assistant coach Tito Vilanova (R) look on during the Spanish league football match FC Barcelona vs Malaga CF on May 2, 2012 at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Barcelona v Malaga CF - Liga BBVA(142 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Coach Assistant Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona looks on from the tunnel prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Malaga CF at Camp Nou Stadium on May 2, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Tito Vilanova will be the FC Barcelona head coach next season. FC Barcelona won 4-1. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FC Barcelona v Malaga CF - Liga BBVA(143 of151)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 02: Coach Assistant Tito Vilanova of FC Barcelona (R) looks on from the bench prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Malaga CF at Camp Nou Stadium on May 2, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Tito Vilanova will be the FC Barcelona head coach next season. FC Barcelona won 4-1. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A picture taken on March 27, 2012 shows FC Barcelona's coach Josep Guardiola (R) and deputy coadh Tito Vilanova during a training session on the eve of the Champions League quarter-finals football match AC Milan va FC Barcelona at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Tito Vilanova is new Barca coach after Pep Guardiola announced his was leaving the club earlier on April 27, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Liga BBVA(145 of151)
MADRID, SPAIN - ABRIL 29: Head coach Josep Guardiola (R) of FC Barcelona looks on beside his assistant Tito Vilanova during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at Estadio Teresa Rivero on April 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A picture taken on March 27, 2012 shows FC Barcelona's coach Josep Guardiola (R) and deputy coadh Tito Vilanova during a training session on the eve of the Champions League quarter-finals football match AC Milan va FC Barcelona at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Tito Vilanova is new Barca coach after Pep Guardiola announced his was leaving the club earlier on April 27, 2012. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola (L) and Barcelona's second coach Tito Vilanova (R) watch their players during the Champions League semi-final second leg football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 3, 2011. AFP PHOTO/LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Barcelona's coach Josep Guardiola (L) and second coach Tito Vilanova (R) hold the Spanish league trophy as they celebrate their team's victory in the Spanish League after their Spanish league football match against RC Deportivo de la Coruna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 15, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Villarreal v Barcelona - La Liga(149 of151)
VILLARREAL, CASTELLON - APRIL 02: Tito Vilanova, assistant coach of Barcelona gives instructions to Thiago in presence Head Coach Josep Guardiola (R) during the La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona at El Madrigal on April 2, 2011 in Villarreal, Spain. Barcelona won 1-0. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Villarreal v Barcelona - La Liga(150 of151)
VILLARREAL, CASTELLON - APRIL 02: Tito Vilanova, assistant coach of Barcelona gives instructions to Thiago during the La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona at El Madrigal on April 2, 2011 in Villarreal, Spain. Barcelona won 1-0. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Tito Vilanova, assistant coach of Barcelona gives instructions to his team during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final second leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and FC Barcelona at the Allianz Arena on April 14, 2009 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)